Always for Pleasure

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

• Les BlankDirector

• Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
• Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
• Blue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
• Irma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer
• Professor LonghairSelf
• Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
• Art NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
• Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
• Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers